'War Machine' with 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson begins production in Australia

Patrick Hughes' War Machine starring Alan Ritchson, best known for the Prime Video series Reacher, has begun filming in Victoria, Australia.

Production takes place around Bright and Myrtleford as well as Melbourne and Docklands Studios. Joining Ritchson in the cast are Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, and Esai Morales alongside Australian actors Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber.

War Machine follows the final 24-hours of the world’s toughest selection program, as a team of Army Rangers encounter a threat beyond their imagination. 

The film is co-written by Hughes and James Beaufort, and produced by Hughes, and Todd Lieberman and Alex Young for US-based Hidden Pictures, with executive producers Greg McLean for Aus-based Huge Film - Emu Pictures, Rich Cook for California-based Range Media Partners, and Valerie Bleth Sharp.

According to VicScreen, War Machine will create 2,100 job opportunities, including 10 locals in heads of department roles. The production will also support 80 local businesses and inject over $73 million directly into the Victorian economy, especially in regional Victoria, bringing in $7.5 million into locations, hospitality, and other regional businesses. 

Recent projects to film in the state include international TV series All Her Fault and Sony Pictures feature Beneath the Storm.  

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